Sober Mess Podcast

Today I was joined by Actor, Poet, Musician and overall sound fella, Joe Byrne! We chat about how creativity is one of the best resources for mental wellbeing and not being afraid of unleashing your creative abilities on the world. We also talk about fear and leaning into what scares you until it doesn't scare you anymore.

Today I spoke to Jacqueline from Marino Therapy Centre, who specialise in Eating Distress. We talk about binge/comfort eating to the mental and physical health impacts as well as ways to recover and find balance in life. If you want to contact Jacqueline or have any questions, check out Marino Therapy Centre's website https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/tag/binge-eating-disorder/

Today I spoke Cacao Ceremony Guide and Mindfulness Instructor, Natasha Vavasour. We discussed the incredible impact Nature can have on our wellbeing and that any problems we stress about really don't matter when we're present in the Outdoors.

I'm grateful that I got to share space with this incredible person and have such a powerful conversation, we spoke about campassion, truama, and healing and learning to keep shining your light no matter what's going on. Jen Healy is a Yoga and Meditation instructor, mental health practioner and a neuroscience coach. As well as having previously worked in addictions and with homelessness. She's als...

Today I was joined by a sleep expert, health scientist and a shift work specialist Tom Coleman. We spoke developing a healthier mindset and why our minds get anxious and that the secret to a good night's sleep is destressing. And as the deli lama once said, sleep is the best form of meditation.

My first Podcast from a professional studio and I was delighted to record it with the sis Lisa! We talk about mental health, burning out, having positive body image and being comfortable being you.

Today I was joined by Dave Kerrigan who shares his inspirational story of overcoming fear. Dave went for an MRI for shoulder pain only for a doctor to inform him of a tumour on his spine which only a life changing surgery could remove, he went on to make a full recovery. We talk about fear, anxiety, being grateful and how to adapt to difficult situations in life.

Recorded live at the Vico after a dip, I talk about the great things that come from our wounds and our struggles in life. I also chat about the tools and natural resources I use on a daily basis to improve my mental health and wellbeing.

Today I was joined with Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor and CEO of the Wellbeingqueen Lisa Doolan. We spoke about living life sober and finding alternative ways to improve your wellbeing. We also confront the conspiracies about my sea dip tan!

I chat about remembering to rest and relax as anxiety and feeling low is usually a sign of being exhausted. I natter about filling your feel-good bucket with the simple things in life that make us feel great and so how bringing my friends dog for a walk nearly led me to being in the Irish Drug Cartel.

Today I was joined by former professional MMA fighter, coffee educator and content creator Ben Forsyth. We delved into the demension of philosophy and spoke about finding a purpose and what's it all about. We also spoke about creativity, spirituality and our journey in life.

I talk about how imposter syndrome impacted me and how I learnt to overcome it. Imposter Syndrome can feel like you don't quite belong, internal feeling you're not qualified to do something or that you're not good enough. But a lot of the time you're just new to sometime you are just yet to adapt. I also talk about the actors we play because we fear being rejected, tips for anxiety and also feedin...

Today I spoke to Stephen Malone who went from one of Ireland's top poker players to become a Yogi. Stephen quit the Poker lifestyle to seek a deeper connection which led him to living in a Yoga retreat in France for 3 years studying Yoga philosophies. We chat meditation, yoga, mental health, ayahuasca, sea dipping (of course), finding inner peace and seeking a deeper connection.

This is an episode from my friend Jade's Podcast. We talked about mindset and developing a healthy inner dialogue. Becoming your own best friend and overcoming the challenges in life. Check out Jade's Podcast "Be the Girl Who Decided To Go Get It" on Spotify.

I was asked to speak on 2fm on behalf of Aware which is a Mental Health Support charity, about the benefits the outdoors has on our Mental Health and other self-care tools for anxiety.

Today I had a powerful conversation with mindset and Performance coach Joe Costello. He was recently awarded “Best Innovative Business Mentor” (Irish Enterprise Awards) and also listed in the Top 10 Business Mentors in Ireland. We talked about developing a healthy mindset and finding unconditional happiness is life.

Graham McCormack is a professional boxer who overcame addiction, prison, homelessness and suicide attempts to become one of the most inspiring athletes in Irish Boxing. We had a powerful conversation about mental health and addiction. He tells us about his own story of challenges and successes and how he uses his experiences today to help and inspire people. He is one of my biggest inspirations. I...

Today I was joined by endurance athlete and founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club, Ken O'Driscoll. We chat about overcoming challenges such as mental health, addiction as well as everyday challenges in life and how we found peace in running, sea swimming and nature. Using nature and exercise as a form of therapy today.

Today I was joined by Sarah Hourigan, the founder of Nature Therapy Ireland. Sarah gave up her 9-5 office job to work in the Outdoors to rediscover her passion for nature. She now works full time with Nature Therapy Ireland, where they explore the amazing physical and mental health benefits of naute. We natter about the healing potential of time spent in the Outside.

I had the pleasure of having a very open and honest conversation with my friend David Farrell. David is a Poet, Podcaster and Creative Writer, who used creativity to help turn his life around. We talk about our journeys with Addiction and Mental Health, and how using poetry, sea swimming, meditation and other tools help us to maintain a good mental state.

Today I had to privilege to talk to one of my Icons and biggest motivations. Pat's self development seminars and base camp completely changed my mindset and perspective on life. We talk about wellbeing, stress management and becoming comfortable being yourself.

Today I had a powerful conversation with the Founder of Galz Gone Wild, Mel McDermott. We spoke about how using nature can be the best tool for good Mental Health and how the difficulties we had on our journeys led us to find that the outdoors filled that an inner void and gave us a sense of peace and belonging. We also discussed dodgy poetic Dublin Accents 😳 Available on Spotify and All Podcast...

Today I spoke with Níall Ó Murchú. Niáll is an Instructor of the Wim Hoff method. He guides people through the cold, nature and their breath. These simple things have been known to bring Calmness, Reduce Stress/Anxiety, Mental Clarity, Improved Physical Recovery and Performance.

I was delighted to speak to Dee from the Sea today. Dee has been embracing the sea her whole life, having swam across the English Channel as well as Swimming in Antarctica!! She's addicted to the sea, life myself! We talk all things sea related as well as safety and a few tips on making winter Dips a bit more comfortable!

Today I spoke to one of Ireland's top Entrepreneurs, Spiritual Teacher and Co-founders of The Shauna Kavanagh Foundation which supports the family and patients of people with long term illnesses. Bren and myself spoke about what is Happiness and how can we apply meditation to our everyday life. And that things on the outside won't make us happy.